applicationform-internationalunionforconservationofnature（17页）.docVIP

Dear Applicant, We are delighted that your organisation has decided to join IUCN. Your application will receive personal attention from the Membership Focal Point in the IUCN Regional Office responsible for your region, with the support of the Union Development Group at IUCN Headquarters in Gland. Please read the “Help and Instructions” section that will guide you through the steps involved to complete your application. As indicated in Article 4 of the IUCN Statutes, there are three categories of Members: Category A: States, political and/or economic integration organisations and government agencies; Category B: Non-governmental organisations Category C: Affiliates The deadlines to receive applications are: 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December of each year States and Political and/or Economic Integration Organisations can join IUCN at any time. Please also consult the membership section of the IUCN website, where you will find the documents you need to consult while completing your application, as well as the application form: /about/union/members/join/ Your first point of contact for all questions related to the membership application process is the Membership Focal Point in your region. For contact details, please consult our website: /about/union/members/contacts/mfp/. We look forward to receiving your application file. The Network of Regional Membership Focal Points Union Development Group Help and instructions: What do you need to do? Before completing your application, please refer to the following documents: Benefits for Members: by joining IUCN, you will benefit from IUCNs scientific credibility, its unsurpassed knowledge base and convening power, extensive networking opportunities and access to high-level political, economic and social decision making. Being a Member of IUCN enables you to both advance your own cause and to strengthen common action in overcoming barriers to a sustainable f